High Gree, Lochlibo Road, Burnhouse, Beith, North Ayrshire, KA15

High Gree is privately situated in extensive mature garden grounds in an accessible position off the A736 Barrhead road and close to the conservation village of Dunlop in East Ayrshire. Dunlop has a post office, artisan shop, bakers and the well-regarded Struther Farmhouse Restaurant, an excellent primary school and railway station with regular services to Glasgow. Stewarton about 5.5 miles distant has primary and secondary schooling and private schools Belmont House and Hutchesons are within easy travelling distance. Glasgow and Prestwick Airports are easily reachable being 13 and 17 miles distant respectively.

Ayrshire is renowned for its many golf courses including the world-famous courses at Turnberry, Prestwick and Royal Troon. There are excellent yachting facilities at the marinas at Ardrossan, Largs, Inverkip and Troon. The racecourse in Ayr is home to the Scottish Grand National and there are several fixtures throughout the year.


High Gree is a most appealing country farmhouse built over one and a half storeys around 1874 of stone with a render finish under a slate roof with extensions added later. The property provides spacious and adaptable family accommodation with the potential to extend or develop the farm buildings into further living space or an additional dwelling subject to obtaining planning permission. The heart of the home is undoubtedly the open plan dining kitchen and living room with engineered oak flooring, floor and wall mounted units under a granite worktop, Rangemaster stove, central island and integrated dishwasher and fridge. The living/dining area has a wood burning stove, large full height window overlooking the gardens and French doors to the patio making this an ideal entertaining space. The utility room has wall and base units and is plumbed for a washing machine. Access to the rear garden is from the extended boot room. The studio/living room is flooded with light from the dual aspect window and French doors to the garden. The former living room with beams and wood burning stove set in an attractive inglenook of stone with composite slate hearth has recently been renovated and opens to a former bedroom with ensuite facilities. This could have a variety of uses including as a guest suite/granny annex. A cloakroom with w.c. and wash hand basin completes the ground floor accommodation. There is underfloor heating in the kitchen, boot room, hall, studio/living room and w.c. An attractive oak staircase rises from the hall to a spacious landing which currently is used as an office. There are two double bedrooms, a spacious master bedroom and a playroom opening into a further bedroom, there are two bathrooms, both tiled and one with electric underfloor heating.

The patio has mono block paving and beautiful views over the extensive well stocked gardens and land beyond. The mature garden grounds extend to around 2 acres and comprise well-tended lawns, a small pond and a variety of trees and conifers including Birch, Rowan, Horse Chestnut, Sycamore, Holly and Apple Blossom. There is an orchard with fruit bushes, apple, cherry and plum trees, a vegetable garden and a chicken paddock.

Outbuildings

Byre 1 (About 5.29m x 6.58m)
Stone building with slate roof. Cobble floor. Power and light.

Byre 2 (About 5.29m x 3.94m)
Stone building with slate roof. Cobble floor. Power and light.

Former Piggery (About 5.30m x 2.63m)
Stone building with corrugated roof. Concrete floor. Power and light

Tool Shed (About 2.79m x 2.38m)
Stone building with corrugated roof. Concrete floor. Power and light

Triple garages (About 8.87m x 5.78m)
Corrugated metal. Concrete floor. Electric doors. Power and light.

Metal corrugated shed (About 5.65m x 5.42m)

Wooden shed

LAND
The land at High Gree extends to about 18.89 acres of grazing land. It is classified as a mixture of 3(2), 4(1) and 4(2) by the James Hutton Institute. The land rises from around 90m to 100m above sea level. Water is from the Lugton Water which runs through the land.

FLOOD RISK
Flood maps of the area can be viewed at
There is no risk of flooding at High Gree.

ACCESS/THIRD PARTY RIGHTS OF ACCESS/ SERVITUDES ETC
The neighbouring farmer has a permitted right of access across the front first section of the drive.

EPC Rating = D